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Brother 14 years old is suffering from severe systolic dysfunction or cardiomyopathy.his heart is working 14%.bp 60-90 is it possible to cure him?

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EF 14%: Cure for that condition is uncommon but treatment is available. The cause of the condition can help predict the outcome.

Answered 1/28/2014

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